I plan to leave my company that sponsored a greencard after 8 months. Will this invite scrutiny at my naturalization interview?
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Answered on January 19, 2025
You should be OK. Generally, it is wise to stay at the company that sponsored you for at least 6 to 12 months after your green card is issued, but...
Opt stem
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Answered on January 19, 2025
So long as the STEM OPT position is related to your degree, the fact that the employer is not paying you is not a problem if you are, or shortly...
Will unemployment affect the approval of I864 even if I meet income requirements.
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Answered on January 19, 2025
As you are probably aware, the the Form I-864 actually takes the Line 22 Total Income from your IRS income tax return transcript for your most...
Can I work for a different company as a H2B if it's owned by the one who sponsored me?
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Answered on January 19, 2025
No, the work-authorized status you have under the H-2B is very specifically tied to the named US company that sponsored you for that visa,...
Will an amended L1 petition be needed or will my company file a new L1 petition?
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Answered on January 19, 2025
Given that the incoming Trump administration is rumored to be about to implement a short-term moratorium on all kinds of entries and visa issuance,...
Can I file form I 130 and form I 485 concurrently if I am on student visa and my parents are green card holders?
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Answered on December 13, 2024
No, you absolutely cannot concurrently file the I-130 and I-485 if your parents are Lawful Permanent Residents. If you are the unmarried son or...
Unsure H-1B to F-1 conversion?
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Answered on December 13, 2024
1. Yes. 2. Yes. 3. No. Once the change of status to F-1 is approved by USCIS, that takes effect automatically as of the approval date, and you no...
Parents in US on B1/B2 and the i130 applied last year just approved, how to change from consular processing opted earlier to AOS
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Answered on December 13, 2024
If the I-130 petitions for parents of a US citizen are approved, and they are currently present in the U.S. in valid B-2 visitor visa status, and...
Is visa overstay considered a violation of the terms and conditions of the nonimmigrant status?
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Answered on December 11, 2024
Correct on both counts. Overstaying your I-94 authorized period of admission is always a status violation, but in the case of an Immediate...
Can I get a B1 visitor visa while my H1 is valid ?
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Answered on December 11, 2024
Yes, it may be possible to get a B-1/B-2 visa depending on the circumstances. However, if you are no longer working for the H-1B employer in the...